These ethical online shops coincide with the rise of ‘shoptivism,’ a current phenomenon merging daily purchases with charitable causes. This business niche supports investment in sound products with roots based in benevolent activity.
Consumerism has become a touchy buzz word. Anti-capitalism enthusiasts have lamented the heady growth of large organizations alongside environmentalists who deplore the corporate world. Concepts like these charitable shopping sites and chic social good networks have provided a way around the issue, allowing buyers to acquire quality goods without having to make moral compromises.
These databases frequently promote the work of local artisans and designers, bringing attention to new skills and time-honored methods of operation. By drawing attention to such skills, those in need are being accorded with the recognition they are deserving of.
10 Ethical Online Shops
From Charitable Shopping Websites to Chic Social Good Networks:
Jordy E — May 18, 2012 — Social Good
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Online Ethical Retailers
SERRV Alleviates Poverty by Supporting Artisans from Around the World
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Ethical Shopping Sites
Magnifeco is an Eco-Fashion Source Featuring All Things Socially Good
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Ethical Web Boutiques
'Future:Standard' Offers Environmentally and Socially Responsible Clothing
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Social Good Shopping Sites
'Histoire' Boutique is an Online Store Devoted to Creating a Just World
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Planet-Preserving Pumps
Seattle-Based Clementine Boutique Sells Stylish Sustainable Footwear
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Charitable Shopping Websites
'WorldWix' Donates Portions of Profit to Donation of Your Choice
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Charitable Shopping Sprees
Shop For Japan Urges Businesses to Donate to Help Japan Relief Efforts
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Benevolent Online Shopping
The Do Good Buy Us Website Allows Consumers to Buy Charitable Products
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Ethical Shopping Mobs
Carrotmob Organizes Consumer Purchases to Encourage Social Change
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Chad Hamre, CEO of Ethical Ocean (INTERVIEW)
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Bhalo Employs Rural Bangladeshi Women to Produce Fair Trade Fashion
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Ethical Ocean is an Online Marketplace for Eco, Organic & Fair Trade Products
Natural Disaster Charity Tees
Support Japan's Relief Efforts With this Help Japan T-Shirt
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Ethical Designer Satchels
These Vivienne Westwood Bags Support Over 7,000 African Women
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‘StartSomeGood’ Grows Purpose-Driven Initiatives
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Blue Button is a Social Business Making a Mark
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Rock Your Cause Supports Important Issues Through Threads
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Fair Trade Underwear
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Every Bottle of 1for1 Water Sold Brings Clean Water to Someone in Haiti
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The Bathing Ape Rescue Rebuild Tee Helps Japan Earthquake Efforts
Vibrant Fair Trade Products
Global Mamas Helps Ghana-Based Artisan Reach New Markets
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These Eco Trash Pumps by Christian Louboutin are Ultra Hot
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Amana Provides Training and Jobs for Women in Morocco
Sustainable, Empowering Rugs
'Arzu Studio Hope' Offers Employment to Women in Afghanistan
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Charitable Fitness Pedometers
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ClearlySo is a Website Connecting Investors and Enterprises
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